Embezzlement case headed to grand jury
indeonline.com | 2/18/08 | Staff Writer
A Stark County grand jury will consider the case of a Tuscarawas Township man accused of stealing $100,000 from a Massillon church.
Craig Rohr, 36, of 2150 Kenyon Ave. S.W. appeared Friday in Massillon Municipal Court. A warrant had been issued for Rohr’s arrest after he failed to appear for a court hearing Wednesday for medical reasons. Rohr waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Friday, meaning the case will be sent directly to a grand jury.
Judge Edward Elum reinstated Rohr’s bond and his pre-trial release. The arrest warrant also was canceled.
Rohr is charged with felony theft for stealing $100,000 from St. Barbara’s Catholic Church. According to authorities, Rohr was supposed to deliver the check to a bank but allegedly diverted it to his former employer, Hartville Homes, in August 2005. Jackson police are investigating allegations that Rohr defrauded Hartville Homes and customers of his credit counseling business.
Rohr allegedly embezzled $1.7 million from Hartville Homes between 2001 and 2007. Rohr served as chief financial officer for the Jackson Township company.